FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200

FLORIDA CIVIC LITERACY EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED

ANSWERS)|AGRADE

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v Ferguson (1896(? - ANSWER- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)

How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused? - ANSWER- It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.

Which is an example of the rule of law? - ANSWER- The equality of all citizens before the law

Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER- Separation of Powers

Which constitutional principle prevents one branch of the government from becoming more powerful than another branch? - ANSWER- Checks and Balances

Which steps are included in the selection process of a Chief Justice of the U.S.Supreme Court? - ANSWER- Nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate

Whom is a U.S. Senator elected to represent? - ANSWER- Residents of a single state

Which is an example of representative government? - ANSWER- The Congress passing a bill

Which is an example of a concurrent power in the U.S. federal system? - ANSWER- The building of public roads

Which decision reinforced the U.S. government's authority to establish a federal institution without state interference? - ANSWER- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Which United States Supreme Court decision resulted in reduced power for state governments? - ANSWER- Roe v. Wade (1973)

Which pair of United States Supreme Court cases resulted in limiting the power of local governments? - ANSWER- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) and District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)

Which concept from the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights did American colonists use to support the cause of independence? - ANSWER- No taxation without representation

Which document resulted in the formation of a "civil body politic?" - ANSWER- The Mayflower Compact

The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption Join or Die to support which action? - ANSWER- Forming their own government

Which document provided a rationale for American independence? - ANSWER- Common Sense

Which point of view is reflected in Common Sense? - ANSWER- Representatives should be elected.

Which was a cause of the American Revolution? - ANSWER- The opposition to taxation without representation

What country was the Declaration of Independence intended to liberate the American colonies? - ANSWER- Great Britain

Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER- "All men are created equal"

Which two natural rights are identified in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER- Life and Liberty

Based on the Declaration of Independence, which entity is responsible for protecting natural rights? - ANSWER- The government

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence supports the principle of popular sovereignty? - ANSWER- "Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" Federalism the division and sharing of powers between national and state government

The united states is which type of government?constitutional republic

why was Executive Branch created?

to reflect the position that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed

Memorial day and Veterans day are what type of government holidays?Sacrifices of military personnel

executive branch president, part of government that enforces law and govern state.

Judicial Branch Interprets the laws

Legislative Branch Confirming or rejecting presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal judges, and the Supreme Court. Having the authority to declare war.(makes laws)

supreme law of the land U.S. Constitution

what government official is elected by the people?a governor

Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?running for federal office

Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative power?veto

eminant domain the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.

Territorial Aquisitions the establishment of sovereignty over a given piece of land

writ of habeas corpus used to bring a prisoner or other detainee before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful

bill of attainder legislation that imposes punishment on a specific person or group of people without a judicial trial.

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)

How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.

Which is an example of the rule of law?the equality of all citizens before the law

Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence?Separation of powers

Which constitutional principle prevents one branch of the government from becoming more powerful than another branch?checks and balances

Which steps are included in the selection process of a Chief Justice of the U.S.Supreme Court?nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate

Whom is a U.S. Senator elected to represent?the residents of a single state

Which is an example of representative government?the Congress passing a bill

Which is an example of a concurrent power in the U.S. federal system?